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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes2
DirectorSeijun Suzuki
WritersKenrō Matsuura, Ryuzo Nakanishi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLiving by Karate
About Living by Karate
Wada Kōji is a chivalrous young man who leads a group of youths that take on a yakuza boss.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, Living by Karate leans on a strong ensemble — Kōji Wada, Mayumi Shimizu, Ichirō Sugai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1961.
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